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Trying to restore one of our lifts to original condition.. The company that made the original casters hasn't for quite a while. Internet searches have not helped..

Anyone know of anyone who deals in older ( antique ? ) hardware such as casters ?

Something close to the design would even be good
 

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Rather than replace the whole caster, just replace the wheel and rebuild the yoke.

McMaster and MSC industrial have a large selection of caster wheels. I'm sure you'll find something to fit.

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Check here about halfway down the left column under who they supply, is that your company (Killian?)?

National Caster

I would also just search for that name on McMaster or maybe eBay Germany?
 
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As an aside, I'd like to see those lifts in more detail.
As an old VW enthusiast, I find those to be very interesting.:drool:
I'm assuming those are original German items?
Any idea as to the date of mfg.?
 
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Bad Hammer said:
As an aside, I'd like to see those lifts in more detail.
As an old VW enthusiast, I find those to be very interesting.:drool:
I'm assuming those are original German items?
Any idea as to the date of mfg.?
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It was designed by a man named Howard Dyer, an employee of Kelly Volkswagen. Kelly VW was located at 3325 Genesee St. in Buffalo, NY; the same address for the Motor Porter. VW approved the use of this device but never sold it, the Motor Porter company was a private venture. A full set of optional cradles was made to handle all type 1 & 4 engines, some Porsche and several transaxles. The cost of the Motor Porter was $299 in 1973 and they were all painted bright yellow with a black crank handle.
 

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Hell we just used to get under there and lift them up by hands.


But that was when I didn't have to worry about trying to tie my shoes.
 
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I think I remember seeing those in some of my old VW Bentley manuals (old VW air cooled nut here!)... with German looking dudes in coveralls using them!
 
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Very nice. I just finished assembling a type 1 transaxle yesterday. I gave a young kid some help this afternoon finding an intake leak, then walked him though tuning the carb on his super beetle. I would love to have one of those. All I drive are air suckers. =-)
 
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Another VW nut here too. Did you check the samba for spare parts? You might be able to turn up a few casters there.
 
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I wonder if someone could make a decent business out of reproducing and selling these things? From the look of the them; it wouldn't be too hard to do! Is anyone reproducing these at this time?
 
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No,,no one,,They are VERY similar to old Semi transmission Jacks,, far as I can tell the fittings that go on them for different applications are the key
 
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